The Scurvy Crew

Fishing in the Abbey - more canal delights

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August 26th 2010
CS: Waking in Pregilbert we were ready to catch ourselves some fish dinners. We biked out of the village across the bridge to the Abbey grounds which have been turned into a fish farm. Armed with rods and a small container of sweet corn provided by the grinning attendant, who refused to suggest any clues about methods, we tried our luck in the ponds filled with fish. CS managed to hook a large tr ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more